overexpose

verb

ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
Definition of overexposenext
as in to overuse
to use so much as to make less appealing seeking to capitalize on its only breakout hit, the network fatally overexposed the game show by scheduling it every night of the week

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Recent Examples of overexpose Not all are stars yet, and even some of the more talented players get overexposed, but these people can generally play the roles required of them. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 May 2026 At 3x, the Razr+'s image processing tried to save the shot by overexposing the dish, but unfortunately, my dinner just looks like an inedible oil painting with a glossy sheen. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 Valuations for the funds last month dropped to their lowest since 2022 amid concerns that the lenders may be overexposed to software businesses under threat from AI disruption. — Olivia Fishlow, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026 The private credit industry has been roiled in recent months by concerns that it is overexposed to the software industry – an area that’s been under pressure over fears of disintermediation from artificial intelligence. — Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overexpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexpose
  1. overuse
  2. vulgarize
  3. popularize
  4. stereotype
  5. overdo
  6. exhaust
  7. bore
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  • Although the word ‘hero’ is greatly overused in today’s society, in my mind, Calvin Duncan is a hero in the truest sense of that word.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, existing antibiotics have been overused, and resistance has mounted to critical levels.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Definition of overuse
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  • His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.
    — BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.
    — Leon Neyfakh, Slate Magazine, 2 June 2017
Definition of vulgarize
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  • In 1952, Marilyn Monroe first wore jeans onscreen, helping popularize them for American women.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Meta's WhatsApp has 500 million people in India using its messaging services, but is struggling to popularize its payment tool, WhatsApp Pay, in the country's hyper-competitive digital payments space.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Definition of popularize
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  • Along with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the foundation also partners with schools and community institutions to educate the challenging effects of stereotyping, unconscious bias, and representation imbalance of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and persons with disabilities.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 June 2026
  • Brousson jokingly stereotyped the Waffle House staffers as having active warrants, picking their nose with the spatulas and smoking cigarettes while battling third-degree grease burns.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Definition of stereotype
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  • Taylor and Travis both love to put on a show, both love to overdo it.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • Have fun walking up and running down the dunes with your pup, but be mindful of the heat and elevation to avoid overdoing it.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of overdo
Verb
  • Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • His one non-negotiable is that his players take a similar approach and are exhausted when leaving the pitch.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of exhaust
Verb
  • Barbara Groom was in her late 30s, working as a successful pharmacist and bored out of her mind.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • For anyone bored by the shallow thinking of podcasts, here are real depths.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 27 June 2026
Definition of bore

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